Volunteers will take to the field to identify and count birds in designated areas, any time from midnight Dec. 16 to midnight Dec. 17. The counting takes place within a designated 15-mile diameter circle centered on Tannersville.

Upon registering, volunteers will receive assigned birdwatching spots. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are welcome.

Held under the auspices of the National Audubon Society, the bird count is part of a continentwide effort to collect data that is used in assessing the health of bird populations and guiding conservation actions.

To participate in this free event, contact Brian Hardiman by Sunday at 570-629-3061 or bhmccd@ptd.net. For information, visit mcconservation.org.